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Super Delegates’ Role Thrust into Public Eye

The tight battle for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination is putting the formerly obscure super delegate system under scrutiny. A government professor discusses the role of the appointed super delegates in the Democratic nomination.

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Democrats Stump for Support Before Wisconsin Vote

Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton -- still locked in a battle for delegates -- are jockeying for voter support before Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Two journalists discuss the state of the race in the Badger State.

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Analysts Discuss Campaign News, Clemens Hearing

Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released a negative campaign ad, prominent lawmakers reconsidered their endorsements and Congress questioned pitcher Roger Clemens over steroid use allegations. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

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Obama Sweeps Potomac Primaries, Takes Aim at McCain’s Record

By PBS News Hour

Riding a wave of eight straight victories, Sen. Barack Obama took aim at Republican front-runner Sen. John McCain Tuesday night, largely ignoring his still-close battle with Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Obama Sweeps Three Contests, Set to Close Delegate Gap with Clinton

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Sen. Barack Obama scored three decisive victories Saturday night, winning a key primary in Louisiana and scoring two more caucus wins in Washington State and Nebraska.

Obama, Clinton Set to Battle in Weekend Contests

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The neck-and-neck battle for the Democratic nomination continues this weekend as voters in four states plus the Virgin Islands head to polls or caucuses.

McCain Cemented as GOP Front-runner; Democrats Trade Wins

By PBS News Hour

Despite breathless reporting around the results in 24 states on Super Tuesday, the storyline in both the Democratic and Republican races remained largely the same as it had been earlier this week.

Obama Routs Clinton in South Carolina, Says Iowa Win Not an ‘Illusion’

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Calling for a "politics of common sense" and saying his campaign represented an unprecedented coalition of Americans, Sen. Barack Obama celebrated a 27-point victory Saturday in South Carolina.

Democrats Prep for S.C. Vote With Eye on Feb. 5

By PBS News Hour

With three days left before South Carolina's Democratic primary, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is focusing on a big win in the Palmetto State, while New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is making the rounds to Super Tuesday hot spots.

Obama Secures Coveted Culinary Workers Union Nod in Nev.

By PBS News Hour

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination got a boost Wednesday when he picked up the endorsement of the 60,000-member Culinary Workers Union in Nevada, 10 days before that state's caucus.